Microsoft released a September 9, 2025 hotpatch—KB5065474—for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 that advances hotpatch coverage to a new OS build (26100.6508), addresses a notable UAC/MSI compatibility issue, and includes a known‑issue advisory that affects PowerShell Direct (PSDirect)...
Windows 11 to Windows 10 via “UpDownTool”: promise, pitfalls, and the facts that matter
A new third‑party utility called “UpDownTool” is drawing attention for claiming to move a PC from Windows 11 back to Windows 10—keeping apps, files, settings, and drivers in place—and, notably, landing you on...
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Mozilla's Nightly build of Firefox has tripped over an old Windows 10 quirk: users running pre‑1803 builds (for example, 1703, 1709 or some Enterprise LTSB/LTSC variants) reported an immediate failure to launch Firefox 143 Nightly with an error complaining that api-ms-win-core-console-11-2-0.dll...
Microsoft released a hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 today — KB5064010 (OS Build 26100.4851) — delivering targeted security and quality improvements while bundling the latest servicing stack update and extending hotpatch availability to eligible Arm64 Enterprise devices. Background...
August 12, 2025, saw Microsoft publish KB5064010 — a hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 that advances the OS to OS Build 26100.4851, delivering targeted security hardening without the broad-feature changes or mandatory restarts that administrators dread. This release is part of...
Here is a summary of the official release notes for the June 10, 2025—Hotpatch KB5060841 (OS Build 26100.4270) for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024:
Key Highlights
Improvements and Fixes
System Restore Point Extension:
After installing this update, Windows 11 version 24H2 will retain system...
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Microsoft has released the June 10, 2025, Hotpatch KB5060841, advancing Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 to OS Build 26100.4270. This update introduces significant enhancements, particularly in system restore functionality, and addresses various security vulnerabilities.
Key Improvements and...
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On February 11, 2025, Microsoft rolled out the hotpatch public preview KB5052105 for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024, ushering in several key security and quality improvements. If you’ve been keeping a close eye on the Windows update channels, you know that hotpatch updates have become an...
As technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, Microsoft has struck again with Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) 24H2, the latest version tailored for specialized applications and embedded devices. For those wondering what LTSC entails, it provides a stable and...
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Microsoft’s latest announcement, dated January 14, 2025, marks the unveiling of a significant update for Windows users, particularly targeting Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 clients. This update, referred to as the Baseline Public Preview, brings a slew of updates including security fixes...
On December 10, 2024, Microsoft announced the hotpatch public preview KB5048794, which brings significant updates to Windows 11 operating systems, specifically targeting enterprise users running the Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024. This release marks yet another evolution in Microsoft's ongoing...
The digital landscape is ever-evolving, and for Windows 11 users, staying on top of updates is not just a good practice—it's essential. Mark your calendars for November 19, 2024, when Microsoft released Hotpatch public preview KB5046696, corresponding to OS Build 26100.2240. This update is...
Is this possible?
Ideally, at least 1709 (October 2017).
Windows Update shows no updates.
EDIT: I found my answer. I downloaded a full LTSC 2019 ISO from Microsoft and launched it from within LTSC 2016. It upgraded it kept all the files and apps in place 👍🏻